European Union

Blinken to meet Europeans on Syria pathway

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his European counterparts Thursday in Rome on Syria.

Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe up 6% in 10 months: Eurostat

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s export of non-oil goods to the European Union from January to October 2024 has registered a six percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period.

Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe rise by 14% in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russia increased pipeline gas supplies to Europe by 14% in 2024 compared to the previous year, to 32.1 bln cubic meters.

Russian gas stops flowing to Europe via Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Russia begins scaling down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as a five-year pre-war deal expires on New Year’s Day.

Putin sets condition for normalizing ties with US

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Russia is ready to normalize relations with the United States and other Western countries but without detriment to its interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Hungary, Slovakia veto EU sanctions against Georgia

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Hungary and Slovakia have vetoed a proposal to impose EU sanctions on Georgian officials as foreign-incited protests continue.

E3 continue to level anti-Iran accusations for enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Troika - consisting of the UK, France, and Germany - have leveled new accusations against Iran for its uranium enrichment.

Iran warns of firm response if ‘snapback’ mechanism triggered

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has warned that any threats to invoke the so-called “snapback” of sanctions against Iran are counterproductive and will provoke a firm response from Iran.

Trump says he will consider leaving NATO

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Donald Trump has said that he would not guarantee the United States’ continued membership in NATO, adding that America’s participation in the western military alliance will depend on whether allies “pay their bills.”

US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The US has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in connection with the decision of the Georgian government not to include the issue of talks of joining the European Union into the agenda until the end of 2028.

EU not enjoy independent political personality: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard says that the European Union (EU) does not have an independent political personality.

Protesters clash with Georgian police on EU application delay

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi early on Friday after the country's ruling party said the government would suspend talks on European Union accession and refuse budgetary grants until 2028.

EU's Mora says held talks with senior Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – European Union's deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says that he had held talks with two senior Iranian diplomats on different issues.

Germany says talks with Iran will include nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Germany on Monday confirmed plans for talks between Iran and the European troika – France, Germany, and the UK (E3) – over Tehran’s nuclear program and other issues.

EU official comments on resumption of nuclear talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The European Union's Lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy has expressed hope that the bloc's nuclear diplomacy with Iran will soon resume.

Borrell describes ICC arrest warrants binding

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has said that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Israeli prime minister and his former war minister are binding.

FM Araghchi:

Retaliation against Zionist entity’s aggression inevitable

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi says "Retaliation against the Zionist entity’s aggression is inevitable, but the timing, circumstances, and method depend on suitable conditions."

Iran summons UK chargé d'affaires over shipping sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the British chargé d'affaires in protest against the sanctions imposed by London against the country's shipping company.

FM Spox.:

EU, UK sanctions against Iran has no legal, logical basis

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman slammed the European Union and the UK sanctions against Iran under the pretext of transferring ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia, saying that it lacks any legal or logical basis.

Araghchi slams EU behavior toward Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – There is no legal, logical, or moral basis for the European Union's approach toward Iran, the country's foreign minister said.

Borrell urges sanctions on Israel for war crimes

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell proposes measures to confront the Israeli war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Hungarian FM:

Europe on the verge of sweeping changes

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The European Union will have to change its approach to the conflict in Ukraine as a result of Donald Trump’s victory at the presidential election in the US, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

EU preparing 15th package of sanctions against Russia: Borrel

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The European Union is working on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which will strengthen anti-circumvention measures aimed at isolating Russia's industry from imports.

EU sanctions directly impact Iran’s medicine imports: IFDA

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the European Union’s sanctions have directly affected the country’s pharmaceutical imports.

EU’s Borrell to travel to Ukraine in upcoming days

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – EU High Representative Josep Borrell intends to visit Ukraine in the upcoming days to discuss the provision of aid to Kyiv with the Ukrainian authorities, he said upon arriving at the informal EU Summit in Budapest.

European leaders call on Trump to support Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – European leaders have urged incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to support Ukraine against Russia and avoid trade wars with European peers.

Some European firms retract from Israel-linked finance

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Several of Europe's largest financial firms have scaled down their links to Israeli companies or those with ties to the regime, a media report has said.

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu reelected

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Maia Sandu won a runoff vote in Moldova’s presidential elections.

‘Outsourcing’ of EU security to America is over : Polish PM

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – It does not matter whether the US presidential election is won by Kamala Harris or her rival Donald Trump – the age of European countries “outsourcing” their security to America has come to an end, Polish Prime Minister said.

Japan and EU sign new defense, security pact: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping security partnership on Friday, which will include more joint drills and defense industry cooperation, amid rising tensions over China, North Korea.